March 2, 2012
Myanmar reports bird flu outbreak
Sudden cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Sagaing have been reported by the Burmese veterinary authorities.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received an immediate notification on February 29. 5-month and 18-month old layers have been affected.
A total of 1060 layers were found susceptible, out of which 61 cases were identified. The 61 affected birds were found dead. The remaining 999 birds were destroyed.
A few chickens were found dead on 20 February 2012. A total of 61 chickens died within 4 days. There are 40,000 chickens reared in 139 farms in Chaung U towship. All are layers and broilers of different ages.
The source of the outbreak is yet to be determined.
